Fort Stockton, Texas
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −34.7% |
| 2008 | −13.7% |
| 2012 | −10.9% |
| 2016 | −10.6% |
| 2020 | −30.2% |
| 2024 | −36.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 31.1%Harris686 | 67.9%Trump1,501 | 1.0% | R+36.9 | R+6.7 | R+35.4 | 2,209 | |
| R | 34.4%Biden810 | 64.6%Trump1,521 | 1.0% | R+30.2 | R+19.6 | R+34.6 | 2,355 | |
| R | 42.5%Clinton892 | 53.1%Trump1,115 | 4.3% | R+10.6 | D+0.3 | R+12.7 | 2,098 | |
| R | 44.0%Obama905 | 54.9%Romney1,129 | 1.1% | R+10.9 | D+2.8 | R+14.7 | 2,057 | |
| R | 41.4%Obama847 | 55.0%McCain1,127 | 3.6% | R+13.7 | D+21.0 | R+20.9 | 2,048 | |
| R | 32.4%Kerry739 | 67.1%Bush1,530 | 0.5% | R+34.7 | — | R+32.2 | 2,280 |
Fort Stockton anchors Pecos County, a sparsely populated stretch of Trans-Pecos Texas where energy employment and ranching culture have kept countywide margins consistently wide in statewide races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 36.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 36.9 points.
A population of 8,278, a 16% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $84,784 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hondo and Corning.
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Fort Stockton, Texas. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4826808/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.